Andrews, a converted slotback, was just one reception short of tying the Eagles' single-season school record on nine held by Robert Baker in 1984.

"Coming out for the game, we were fired up. We had a great game plan," Andrews said. "We wanted to dominate the game and I think we did in the first half."

To put Andrews' performance in perspective, Reggie McCutchen led the team with 13 catches during the 12-game 2005 season.

Five of Andrews' catches resulted in first downs.

"Raja had a big night," GSU coach Brian VanGorder said. "He had key third-down catches. He continues to get better."

Andrews' biggest catch came on fourth down. With approximately nine minutes to go, he found a seam in the Mocs' secondary to haul in an 18-yard pass from quarterback Travis Clark.

On the next play, Lamar Lewis ran 14 yards for GSU's go-ahead score.

But it hardly mattered.

"This is real painful," Andrews said. "Playing at Georgia Southern, we're use to winning games. When the clock hit 0:00 you look to be celebrating. ... To see (Chattanooga celebrating) was gut-wrenching."

New starting Eagles

GSU made three changes to its starting lineup. Slot receiver Jayson Foster began the game, replacing receiver Darius Smiley.

Defensively, Dedrick Bynam, the Southern Conference's Freshman of the Year, started at safety for Brandon Echols and T.J. Watkins opened for Jerry Barker.

Mocs with Georgia blood

Thirty-three Chattanooga Mocs on Saturday's game-day roster played high school football in Georgia.

Special teams

not very special

GSU's special teams struggled for the second time in a loss this season. Senior kicker Jonathan Dudley missed two extra-point kicks and Bo Galvin had his extra-point attempt blocked.

Dudley missed a short field-goal try and an extra-point attempt in a 17-13 loss to Central Connecticut in the season opener.

But all the Eagles special's teams had a night to forget Saturday. Punter Dan Jordan failed to pin the Mocs inside the 20 on two first-half punts in Chattanooga territory.